Betws y Coed is on the historic A5 [[London]] to [[Holyhead]] trunk road.

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Betws y Coed is on the historic A5 [[London]] to [[Holyhead]] trunk road, but is also accesible via the A470 from [[Llandudno]].

===By Train===

===By Train===

Revision as of 14:19, 2 July 2011

Betws y Coed[4] (meaning Chapel in the Woods) is a village in Conwy, and is one of the primary tourist resorts in the Snowdonia National Park. The village claims to be Wales' most popular inland tourist resort. The name is often abbreviated to "Betws" or even "BYC".

In effect bus travel to/from Betws y Coed is not easily managable - many busses run only on certain days, dates or periods - especially in summer. And times are not evenly distributed - at some times there may be 3 busses to Llanrwst in one hour and then 2 hours before the next one goes. In sundays there are almost no busses except the S2.

Get around

See

Swallow Falls. 2 miles to the west on the road to Capel Curig. The path to the falls is accessed via a turnstile at a charge of £1.

The Ugly House (Ty Hyll), Home of the Snowdonia Society[7]. 01690 720287. On the A5 road to the west of the village. Open 0930-1700. 7 days in summer, Mo-Fr in winter.

Do

Betws y Coed's location in the heart of Snowdonia's mountains means that many visitors are here for hillwalking, Mountain Biking and climbing.

Plas y Brenin[8] - the National Mountain Centre. In the village of Capel Curig, about 5 miles away. 01690 720214. Offers courses in Hillwalking, Rock Climbing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Orienteering, Skiing and more. The centre has a pool, climbing walls, ropes course and a dry ski slope.

Buy

There are a number of outdoor clothing and equipment shops and also some shops selling local crafts.

Eat

Ty Gwyn Hotel & Restaurant, (On the A5 just south of the village by Waterloo bridge), ☎01690 710383. Bar and restaurant in 18th century coaching inn, big portions, excellent food and service. Booking advised.

Drink

Sleep

Camping

There are many campsites in the area, especially on the road to Capel Curig

Hostels

YHA Betws-y-Coed, ☎01690 710796, [2]. 2 miles west from the village centre, part of a larger hotel and bar complex next to the Swallow Falls. Open 365 days a year. Reception hours 0800 - 2100. 78 beds. Family rooms available.